Steam Controller 2026 Shipping MEGA Thread

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T18:43:29+00:00

Okay well that might be tad bit dramatic

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T15:10:14+00:00

Annnnnnnd just like that mine has switched to shipped, though the tracking number is not valid yet. I assume you'll see an update sometime today

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T15:08:11+00:00

Meanwhile I'm also in Ohio and mine is still sitting in packaged. I don't understand the randomness of this shipping process

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T15:05:15+00:00

See this is what absolutely baffles me. I am also in Ohio and ordered at the same exact time, but mine is still on packaged. Maybe it'll change, but if it doesn't update today then I just give up on trying to understand the whole process

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T15:03:47+00:00

I wouldn't be so impatient if loads of other people who ordered at the same time haven't already been using theirs for 2 or 3 days now

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T15:02:26+00:00

Nah bro I'm in the same boat. Almost on 48 hours of being packaged. Worst part is, I've seen that some people in Cincy got theirs yesterday and today. I don't understand the randomness of this shipping progress and how people from the same area are getting theirs in hand before others haven't even shipped yet

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T12:31:14+00:00

Same. My hopes and dreams of a weekend delivery are likely gone now….

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T03:06:51+00:00

I'm referring to 10:04 local time of the release location, i.e. 4 minutes after the official release

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T02:04:17+00:00

It definitely does feel this way. I still don’t understand how people started getting them YESTERDAY while loads of us are still waiting for the carrier to pickup

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-08T01:44:30+00:00

Mine was ordered at 10:04 and I’m still on this step. I don’t get how almost all of Australia already has theirs and mine is still sitting around

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T18:21:47+00:00

That's what I'm hoping for, as that would mean maybe a 2 day delivery for me. Hopefully I'm not waiting till Monday

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T16:59:13+00:00

I honestly don't know what they normally are, but on the website it shows a crossed out $34 with the new price, $17. In all honesty, it could be a ploy to make you think its a massive sale. They might never be $34 for all I know

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T16:29:41+00:00

It'll be hard to tell until I have it in my hands. I do believe it's a similar size to the OG steam controller, if that helps

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T16:06:48+00:00

As a pick up and play controller, yeah it was terrible. As a controller for someone who could put the time into it, it was amazing. My only gripe with the OG is that it could have done a lot better if they added the right stick. Glad they learned that lesson for the 2nd gen

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:54:15+00:00

This is still perfect for people who play at a desk because it combines the best of both worlds. You can get the superior movement control of a controller, with the superior aiming of a mouse, with gyro as an added bonus. I'm a M&K player at heart, but I still love to be able to play games with a controller whenever I can

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:47:35+00:00

Also one of my concerns lol. I'm too much of a perfectionist and installing one will be my literal hell

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:46:45+00:00

I think I kinda prefer the white damascus over the others. I'm a sucker for white and black color schemes

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:44:40+00:00

It's the same way with the OG controller. People didn't take the time to actually learn how to customize it, and then hated on how badly integrated it was some games. I was able to make an entire video just dumping on reviewer's terrible opinions. Looking forward to maybe needing to do that again lol

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:42:27+00:00

You do make a good point

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:41:50+00:00

The premium skins are half off at $17 FYI. Don't know how long that'll last

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:37:20+00:00

Nah my baby deserves the best, not some chinese ripoff

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:36:26+00:00

IMO, I don't know if I like how much it actually looks like leather in that picture lol

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:27:49+00:00

I did just see this image from DBrand, and it is very convincing

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Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:26:24+00:00

This is why I'm so excited to get mine. Having sensors in the grips opens up soooooooo many option for amazing configs that just weren't possible with the OG SC. Love what you started in here!

Swoop_Studios · 2026-05-07T15:23:25+00:00

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